Blue Air BLIB-300S 22" Ice Storage Bin for Modular Ice Machines, 320 lb Capacity
Blue Air BLIB-300S — 22" Ice Storage Bin, 320 lb Capacity
The BLIB-300S is the narrow end of Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration's ice bin range: a 22"-wide insulated base that a matching modular ice machine head sits on top of, holding a maximum of 320 lbs of ice in a 10.9 cu. ft. polyethylene-lined interior. There is no refrigeration system and no electrical connection anywhere in it — foamed-in-place polyurethane through every wall and the bottom is what slows meltage, so the only services it needs are floor space and a 3/4" FPT drain. In a bar well or a back-of-house corridor where a 30" bin will not fit, that eight inches of saved width is usually the whole argument.
Key Features of the BLIB-300S
Nothing in a storage bin moves or draws current, so the specification comes down to how much ice it banks, how slowly that ice melts, how cleanly it can be maintained and what will actually stack on top.
320 lbs of Reserve in 10.9 cu. ft.
Blue Air rates the BLIB-300S at 320 lbs (145 kg) maximum ice storage across a 10.9 cu. ft. / 308 L interior measuring 17-5/16" wide x 27-1/2" deep x 38" high. Storage capacity is what carries a service through a burst of demand that outruns the head's hourly production — a 320 lb reserve means the bar or the fountain keeps drawing while the machine above catches up rather than running the bin dry at 8 p.m.
22" Wide Where 30" Will Not Go
The stainless cabinet measures 22" W x 32-1/2" D x 46-1/4" H (558 x 825 x 1174 mm), which is the narrowest footprint in the BLIB line and the reason to choose it over the 30" BLIB-500S. Depth and height match the wider bins, so it lines up cleanly with adjacent equipment; you are trading ice reserve for aisle width, not for a mismatched profile. Blue Air finishes it in stainless steel with the family's blue bin door and trim.
Foamed-in-Place Polyurethane, Walls and Bottom
Insulation is foamed in place through all of the bin walls and the bottom, not applied as panels to the sides only, which is what lets an unpowered box hold a usable reserve overnight. There is no compressor, no refrigerant and no fan in the unit — every pound of ice it keeps is kept by the insulation envelope and a closed door, so meltage is the number to think about, not energy use.
Polyethylene Liner Built for Sanitation
The interior is a polyethylene bin liner specified for sanitary ice storage, and the surfaces are shaped for easy cleaning so a scheduled wipe-down does not turn into a project. The BLIB-300S is ETL-Sanitation listed, which is the listing most health inspectors look for on a piece of equipment that stores product people put directly into a glass.
3/4" FPT Drain and Overflow Protection
A 3/4" FPT drain outlet takes meltwater to the floor drain, and Blue Air states the bin is designed specifically to prevent water overflow and to increase ventilation around the stacked machine. That ventilation matters as much as the drain does: an air-cooled head sitting on the bin has to breathe, and a bin that traps its own exhaust makes the machine above it work harder for every pound of ice.
Matched to 22" Blue Air Modular Heads
Blue Air's cutsheet states the BLIB-300S fits only the BLMI-300A, BLMI-500A and BLMI-650A models, and its compatibility chart shows no adapter is required for those 22"-wide heads. The 30" BLMI-500AD and BLMI-900A and the 48" BLMI-1400R are listed as combinations that are not available on this bin — they need the wider BLIB-500S or BLIB-800S. Confirm the head model before ordering; the bin cannot be adapted upward.
One difference worth knowing before you order: the product feed lists this bin as fitting the BLMI-300A and BLMI-500A, while Blue Air's own BLIB-300S cutsheet names three heads — BLMI-300A, BLMI-500A and BLMI-650A — and its chart shows no adapter needed for any of them. If you are pairing with a BLMI-650A, confirm the combination with Blue Air or with us before purchase. On installation: the bin alone is 46-1/4" tall, so add the head's height before checking shelf, hood and ceiling clearance, and set the empty 103 lb cabinet over the drain before the machine goes on top.
Ideal Applications
A 22" bin suits operations that need banked ice in a spot where floor width is the binding constraint.
BLIB-300S Specifications
| Model | BLIB-300S |
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| Type | Ice storage bin for modular ice machine heads (non-refrigerated) |
| Maximum Ice Storage Capacity | 320 lbs (145 kg) |
| Interior Volume | 10.9 cu. ft. (308 L) |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 22" x 32-1/2" x 46-1/4" (558 x 825 x 1174 mm) |
| Interior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17-5/16" x 27-1/2" x 38" |
| Bin Liner | Polyethylene, designed for sanitary ice storage |
| Insulation | Foamed-in-place polyurethane in all bin walls and bottom |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless steel cabinet with blue bin door and trim |
| Drain Outlet | 3/4" FPT |
| Compatible Ice Machines | Blue Air BLMI-300A, BLMI-500A and BLMI-650A modular heads (per cutsheet) |
| Adapter Required | None for the listed 22" heads |
| Not Compatible | 30" heads (BLMI-500AD, BLMI-900A) and 48" heads (BLMI-1400R) |
| Refrigeration System | None — insulated storage only |
| Electrical Requirement | None |
| Shipping Weight | 103 lbs (47 kg) |
| Certifications | ETL-Sanitation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Blue Air BLIB-300S produce ice on its own?
No. The BLIB-300S is a storage bin only — it has no refrigeration system, no refrigerant and no electrical connection. It stores ice made by a separate modular ice machine head that mounts on top of it, using foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation in every wall and the bottom to slow meltage. Budget for the head separately when you price the installation.
Which Blue Air ice machines will stack on this bin?
The cutsheet states the BLIB-300S fits only the BLMI-300A, BLMI-500A and BLMI-650A, all 22"-wide heads, and its compatibility chart shows no adapter kit is needed for them. Wider heads are ruled out: the 30" BLMI-500AD and BLMI-900A and the 48" BLMI-1400R are shown as unavailable combinations on this bin and require the BLIB-500S or BLIB-800S instead.
Should I choose the BLIB-300S or the larger BLIB-500S?
It comes down to width against reserve. The BLIB-300S is 22" wide and banks 320 lbs of ice in 10.9 cu. ft.; the BLIB-500S is 30" wide and banks 460 lbs in 15.7 cu. ft. Depth and height are the same on both at 32-1/2" and 46-1/4", so if your line has the 30" to spare and your service draws ice in heavy bursts, the larger bin is the better buy. If it does not, the BLIB-300S gives back eight inches of floor.
What does installation actually involve?
Set the bin over or near a floor drain, run a gravity line from the 3/4" FPT drain outlet, then mount the compatible head on top and connect the machine's water and power. The bin itself needs no receptacle. Allow for the total stack height — the bin alone is 46-1/4" tall before you add the head — and leave the ventilation openings clear so the air-cooled machine above can breathe.
How is the interior cleaned and is it certified for food service?
The bin liner is polyethylene with surfaces shaped for easy cleaning, so routine sanitation is a drain, wipe and sanitize rather than a disassembly. The BLIB-300S is ETL-Sanitation listed, meaning Intertek has tested it against the sanitation and food-safety requirements for commercial kitchen equipment, which is what most jurisdictions expect on ice storage.
How much does the BLIB-300S weigh, and can two people move it?
Shipping weight is 103 lbs (47 kg), so an empty bin is a straightforward two-person set. Position it before the ice machine head goes on, because the finished stack is neither light nor easy to walk, and a full 320 lbs of ice adds roughly another 320 lbs on top of the cabinet weight once the bin is loaded.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLIB-300S |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 141.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 46.25 x 22.00 x 33.00 inches |
| Height | 46.25 |
| Width | 22.00 |
| Depth | 33.00 |
| Exterior Finish | all stainless steel exterior |
| Style | top hinged front door(s) |
| Capacity | 250 - 455 lb |
| Interior Finish | plastic |
| Width (side - side) | 20" - 29" wide |
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